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<br />ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION <br />March 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. <br />Chapel Hill Public Library <br /> <br />Board Members present: Tim Hoke, Chair; Doris Friend, Secretary; Chris Kubica, Vice Chair, Delia Keefe, <br />Tinka Jordy, Marlon Torres, Fred Joiner, Evan Linett, Dan Mayer, Linda Williamson, Marcela Slade, Ashley <br />Nissler. Welcome to new member Justin Haslett! <br />Board Members absent: Anita Mills, Bronwyn Merritt <br />Guests: Sally Greene, Orange County Commissioner, Ellen Slavic, Professor, UNC Department of Art <br />Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director <br /> <br />I. Tim called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. <br /> <br />II. Chris moved, Tinka seconded to approve the February, 2019 minutes with correction as <br />noted by Katie. Motion approved. <br /> <br />III. Advisory Board Update: <br />• Following discussion, it was agreed to amend the OCAC by-laws to reflect the addition of <br />term limits for Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Officers to be nominated in September, <br />voted on in October or November and begin term of office in January. Officers serve for <br />one year and may serve no more than three consecutive terms. <br />• It was also agreed to Section III.B.4 to read “No person serving on the Orange County <br />Arts Commission shall vote or discuss an award by the Orange County Arts Commission <br />to an agency which they have a direct or indirect fiduciary interest.” <br />• Dan moved and Ashley seconded a motion for Katie to finalize final changes to the by- <br />law language and email it to the full board for approval via email vote. <br />• Katie asked for volunteers to serve on an exploratory committee to examine the future <br />structure of a 501(c)3. If you are interested, please email Katie. <br />• In this regard, Katie distributed a diagram of the proposed future structure of the OCAC <br />(attached) and stressed the importance of a clear understanding of this proposed <br />structure to avoid misconceptions in the community. <br />IV. Director’s Report: <br />• Katie negotiated with the Chapel Hill Tourism Bureau to cover her health insurance <br />expenses. This represents a $9K addition to the OCAC budget. <br />• The first meeting of the public funding committee was held on March 5th. Katie is <br />meeting with Orange County attorney, John Roberts to explore options that do not <br />require legislative approval. <br />• In partnership with the Hillsborough Arts Council, Katie is exploring possible artists’ <br />studio space at Eno Mill and the old Cedar Ridge high school. Thanks to Evan for <br />designing a studio space survey. <br />10